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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.59, 919.89 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.59, 919.89 and 566.69 is: 782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.59 : 919.89 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.59/919.89 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.59x = 919.89 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.59x = 521,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,287.86/666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.03

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